Bright Start Breakfasts | Voluntary Action Orkney

The Bright Start Breakfasts fund builds on existing levels of breakfast provision and expands access to breakfast clubs across Scotland to primary school children.

The funding will support existing breakfast clubs to expand their provision, as well as support the establishment of new breakfast clubs where needed in the 2025/26 academic year. It will be prioritised to areas where access to a breakfast club is needed, and for clubs that support access to families on the lowest incomes, or most at risk of living in poverty, providing access regardless of their ability to pay.

Key Criteria

The fund is open to a wide range of applicants including schools, Local Authorities, third sector organisations, registered childcare providers, activity providers, parent or volunteer groups, and childminders.

The Bright Start Breakfasts fund will run from August 2025 to June 2026 (full academic year).
The total funding available in £3,000,000.
Grants are expected to be between £8,000 and £12,000, depending on the location and needs of the community and school.
This fund is open to a wide range of applicants including schools, Local Authorities, third sector organisations, registered childcare providers, and activity providers.